Investment Incentives
State and federal incentives designed to maximize your return on investment in Nuevo León.
State
State Payroll Tax Exemption
Up to 100% exemption on state payroll tax (ISN) for new investments during the first 3–5 years of operation, depending on municipality and sector.
Facilitated Land Acquisition
Government-assisted land selection and acquisition through SIID, including access to industrial parks with pre-permitted land at negotiated rates.
Fast-Track Permitting
Dedicated SARE window for business start-up permits — 72-hour processing for low-risk activities. Investment promotion team coordinates with all state agencies.
Workforce Training Subsidy
Co-investment programs with CONALEP and UANL to train workers to company-specific requirements. State contributes up to 50% of training costs.
Infrastructure Co-investment
State funding for road access, water lines, and electrical connections to industrial sites. Evaluated case-by-case for investments over $20M USD.
Federal
IMMEX / Maquiladora Program
Temporary import of inputs, materials, and machinery without paying VAT or import duties. Over 1,800 active IMMEX certificates in Nuevo León.
PROSEC Sectoral Programs
Reduced import tariffs (0–5%) on inputs and machinery for 22 key manufacturing sectors including electronics, automotive, and aerospace.
R&D Tax Credit (CONACYT)
30% tax credit on R&D and technology innovation expenditures for companies registered with CONACYT. Enhanced credit for projects linked to PIIT Monterrey.
USMCA Preferential Access
Products manufactured in NL meeting USMCA rules of origin gain zero-tariff access to US and Canadian markets — a 500M consumer opportunity.
VAT Refund Acceleration
Fast-track VAT refund process through SAT's certified taxpayer (Contribuyente Certificado) status — average refund in 10 business days vs 40+ standard.
International
IDB / IFC Project Financing
Access to Inter-American Development Bank and IFC financing instruments for infrastructure and green projects in Nuevo León. NL has active MoUs with both institutions.
Nearshoring Facilitation Package
Dedicated relocation support for companies moving operations from Asia and Europe: site selection, government coordination, and soft landing services at no cost.
Bilateral Investment Treaties
Mexico has 14 free trade agreements with 50+ countries and 32 Bilateral Investment Treaties protecting foreign investors.
How much can you save?
Our team calculates the optimal incentive package for your project.